Charlotte NC Home Inspector Patrick Waddell of Home Inspection Carolina was inspecting a home on Monday when he noticed this crazy Dr Suess looking drain line under a sink.  All waste lines should have a "p" trap to keep sewage gases from coming back up into the house.  Usually you just see a "p" and then the drain back down the waste line.  If you have an "s" trap the water can actully get sucked out of the trap in which the drain line is open to the sewer.   We are not exactly sure what this is but a hot mess.  It is thought tat maybe he didn't have a mechanical vent with him so he loped it around.  Whatever the reason, Its wrong and should be corrected.

There are many home inspection companies you can choose from when you need a home inspector in Charlotte NC.  Let me tell you why Home Inspection Carolina is your best choice.  These guys have over 100 years of combined home inspection and construction experience.  They fix the small things like rubbing doors and sticking windows instead of putting them on the home inspection report like other home inspectors.  They have a preinspection program designed to help you sell your house by offering you a discount on the inspection and providing you with multiple copies of the report to give out.  They also put out a just inspected sign in the yard of your Charlotte NC home.  Home Inspection Carolina then sends out a "just inspected" email to their data base.  They like to think of it as a premarketing inspection instead of a prelisting inspection. 

Two new things that Home Inspection Carolina has started doing are home maintenance videos and customer coupons.  They have a large library of home maintenance videos on youtube so they link to these within the appropriate points in the report.  They also have established relationships with many vendors and contractors that allow them to give coupons to their home inspection clients.  The idea is to provide am entertainment book or citi pass book for new homeowners.  These are just some of the benefits of using Home Inspection Carolina.  If you are buying a home near Charlotte NC call them today. 

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While recently inspecting a Dilworth home just outside of downtown Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a leak by the chimney.  You can see in this picture that there is a leak coming down along side the chimney.  What caused this leak?  It was the flashing around the chimney.  This flashing has failed and caused a leak right around the chimney area.  If flashing is not monitored over time it will leak.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

While inspecting a home in East Charlotte last week, Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sanlin noticed something a little odd about the back carport.  The beam and the structure above where the car was bowing.  It turns out that it was over spanned as you can see from this picture.  Spans are set up according to the thinkness and strength of the wood.  It you over span something it will eventually bow like you see in this picture.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Home Inspection Carolina was recently inspecting a home on the East side of Charlotte NC when they noted this 100 Amp panel box which is out of date by today's standards.This is the original panel box for the house when it was built in the 1950's this 100 Amp service panel would be adequate for the the appliances at the time.  The problem is that now we have dishwashers, washing machines, tv's stereo's dvd players, etc.  Al these new modern appliances draw much more current than is availible from this 100 Amp box.  The breakers will continously flip if not updated.  We recommend that this panel box is increased up to a 200 Amp panel.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Home Inspection Carolina was inspecting a home off Sardis Rd in Charlotte NC when he noticed a leak in the greenhouse that had been built onto the house.  If you look at the picture you can see where it has leaked around the plexiglass.  You want to water the plants but not by this maner.  These windows will need to be taken out and resealed and reinstalled.   

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains what to look for on a chimney inspection when performing a home inspection.  From the roof you want to make sure that there aren't any loose bricks.  Then you want to look to make sure that there is a flue and that it's not cracked and all the mortar joints have to be intact.  The chimney cap should be solid and free of cracks.  We also recommend a rain cap and a spark arrestor which aren't present on this house.  Then down in the fireplace you want to make sure the damper works and the chimney is free of creasote.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home of Monroe Rd in Charlotte NC when he noticed a outlet that wasn't protected from the weather or GFCI protected which stands for Grond Fault Circuit Interrupt.  On top of that the out had an open ground.  If this house was built today it would have to be grounded, GFCI protected and wether protected.  GFCI requirements depends on the year the house was built. 

1a. All receptacles outlets within 15 feet of the water, in any direction, also see EXTERIOR.

1b. All receptacles outlets within 20 feet of the water, in any direction, also see EXTERIOR.

2. Effective January 1, 1973.

3a. Changed to ‘with direct grade access to dwelling and outlets’ in 1978. Direct grade access was defined

in 1987 as 6 feet 6 inches or less above grade.

3b. Changed back to ALL dwelling unit exterior outlets in 1996; except an outlet for snow melting equipment

IF on a dedicated circuit and NOT readily accessible.

4. All, except outlets not readily accessible (6 feet 8 inches? or higher) and outlets for dedicated

appliances which are not easily movable (freezer, refrigerator, etc.).

5a. Outdoor spa, receptacles within 15 feet / Indoor spa, receptacles within 20 feet.

5b. Receptacles for motor and electrical equipment.

5c. Indoor spa or hot tub, receptacles within 10 feet for pump motor.

6.a Outlets within 6 feet of kitchen sink to serve as counter top outlets, outlets not to be installed face up in

work surfaces and counter tops.

6b. All outlets which serve as counter top outlets, except outlets for refrigerator or freezer.

7a. At least one, which must be identified as being GFCI protected.

7b. Changed to all receptacles in unfinished basements and crawl spaces, except: laundry, sump pump,

refrigerator or freezer.

7c. Except where not readily accessible.

8. Outlets within 6 feet of wet bar sink to serve as counter top outlets, outlets not to be installed face up in

work surfaces and counter tops.

9a. Unfinished accessory buildings are treated like garage.

9b. Accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade and not intended as habitable rooms and

limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use.

10. Receptacles within 5 feet.

Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in the Cotswald area of Charlotte NC when he noticed a hazardous situation.  The problem with this crawl space is that the insulation is reversed which causes moisture to get trapped.  When this moisture gets trapped it is conducive for termites and mold.  Insulation should always be installed with the paper side adjacent to the heated living area.  This prevents the build up of moisture.

If you need home inspection information or you are in need of a great home inspector in the Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, Fort Mill or Rock Hill areas contact Home Inspection Carolina.  They have performed over 23,432 home inspection and will not let you buy the money pit.  We have over 100 years of combined home inspection and construction experience.  Please give us a call (704) 542-6575

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was performing the electrical portion of the home inspection when he noticed two breakers that where double hitched or double tapped.  People do this either because there isn't an extra place for a new breaker or the person just wired up something new and didn't want to fool with installing a new breaker. Either way it is improper and you are dragging more current through the breaker than it is designed for.  An alternative is that you could install a square d breaker that is designed for a double tap.

Preston Sandlin and Home Inspection Carolina have providing thorough quality home inspections in the Charlotte NC area for over 15 years.  Preston has a masters’ degree in Education and has taught Home Inspection classes for years.  He also is a certified infrared thermographer.  Home Inspection Carolina has  been on TV many times and has a Charlotte Home Inspector radio show .  So you are in need of a home inspection in Charlotte NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Mooresville NC, Fort Mill SC or Rock Hill SC call Home Inspection Carolina (704) 542-6575.

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

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